Record Safety Performance
Total recordable injury frequency rate improved to 2.2 in 2025 (best-ever) versus 2.3 in 2024, highlighting strong safety performance across operations.
Strong Q4 Production and Grade Recovery
Q4 2025 produced nearly 1.9 million carats at an average grade of 2.25 carats/tonne, with daily production rising from ~9,000 carats/day at the start of the year to ~25,000 carats/day in Nov–Dec; the strong run-rate continued into 2026.
Full-Year Mining Outperformance
The operator moved 38.7 million tonnes in 2025, ahead of budget/guidance and more than 17% above 2024, and accessed the high-grade 5034 NEX ore body as planned.
Access to Highest-Grade Ore
Planned access achieved to the 5034 NEX ore body — described as the highest-grade ore in the mine's history — enabling improved grades in Q4 and early 2026.
Operational Resilience Despite Adverse Conditions
Despite low-grade stockpile processing for most of the year, the mine delivered record operational metrics (safety, processing, mining) and a strong Q4 finish.
Adjusted EBITDA Positive in Q4; Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Positive
Adjusted EBITDA was positive in Q4 2025 (company noted improvement from negative Q4 2024) and full-year Adjusted EBITDA was $4.8 million (3% margin), showing some operating resilience versus much larger prior-year margins.
Support from Major Shareholder and Lenders
Largest shareholder (Dermot Desmond) provided vital liquidity support during the year; the company also secured debt facilities (USD 40M bridge, USD 23.6M working capital) to fund operations.
Early 2026 Market Soft Improvement Signals
Management cited signs of early-2026 market improvement (holiday retail strength in the U.S., positive forecasts for U.S. retail growth and continued luxury demand for natural diamonds) prior to renewed geopolitical and tariff headwinds.